Ashley Swanson

Cheer on the professional, club and amateur teams competing in the Western Region Dragon Boat Racing Championships this weekend at Vancouver Lake Regional Park, 6801 N.W. Lower River Road, Vancouver. The Pacific Dragon Boat Association holds championships every two years, and selects winning regional teams to represent the United States in the world championship. Races run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday. Admission is free. www.paddlewest.net

"Move Live On Tour," 7:30 p.m. Siblings Julianne and Derek Hough are best known for their wins on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." The pair and the Move Company dancers will showcase different styles in a choreography showcase. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland

"Wicked," presented by Broadway in Portland. The internationally popular musical looks at the time before Dorothy arrives in the land of Oz. Two girls — one smart and misunderstood, the other popular and ambitious‚ grow up to be the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

Top Down Rooftop Cinema, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 27. Northwest Film Center hosts a night of music, food and art house movies atop Hotel deLuxe's parking structure. "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" from director Pedro Almódovar will be shown. Hotel deLuxe, Southwest 15th and Yamhill streets, Portland; $9 to $11, $8 to $10 for students and seniors. www.nwfilm.org/festivals/topdown

Columbia River Concours d'Elegance, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 150 classic cars and motorcycles will be displayed along Officers Row and judged for their historical accuracy and condition. See everything from American Mustangs to the Ford Model T, Alfa Romeos, Mercedes-Benzs and Ferraris as they compete for Best in Class and Best of Show. Officers Row, 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver

Spend Saturday in the smells and sounds of the Pacific Islands, as the annual Hawaiian Festival takes over Esther Short Park, West Eighth and Columbia streets, Vancouver, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Dancers and Polynesian singers will take the park stage to showcase the variety of cultures and styles, and there will be plenty of children's activities, arts and crafts and food vendors. http://hawaiianfestivalpnw.com

Lavender Festival, noon to 9 p.m. Heisen House Vineyards hosts its sixth annual celebration with lavender-themed crafts, cooking tips and lavender by the bunches. There will also be local art and garden products, music on the hour with a headlining concert by Mojo Blasters from 6 to 9 p.m. Heisen House Vineyards, 28005 N.E. 172nd Ave., Battle Ground

The Crazy Eight, the Sling Shot and the Homicide. These are just a few of the signature formations that have won Latigo 'N Lace Equestrian Drill Team competitive success. The local equestrian team has had a stellar June, picking up the drill team award at the Portland Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade on June 6, sweeping the divisions at the Pacific Northwest Drill Team Association Regional from June 12-14, and earning the Supreme Champion spot at the Reno Rodeo Championship Drill Team Competition on June 19.

Rural Heritage Fair, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18-19. The 21st annual fair highlights agriculture, logging, industry and life in Clark County during the 1800s. See working blacksmiths, steam engines, vintage tractors, fire engines, gas powered machines and more. The Iron Ranch's vast collection will also be open for display. There will be kids activities in the pioneer village, from churning butter to splitting cedar shakes. The event is hosted by the Fort Vancouver Antique Equipment Association. Alan Schurman's Iron Ranch, 23100 N.E. 10th Ave., Ridgefield

From ax throwing to pole climbing, the Amboy Territorial Days Celebration revs up with its annual logging competition, featuring multiple timber sports from noon to 5 p.m. today. Before the competition, visitors can enjoy the carnival, stage entertainment, beer garden art fair and community parade at 10 a.m. Then, the three-day event wraps up Sunday with such events as the Mount Tum Tum Fun Run at 9 a.m. and the popular lawn-mower races at 1 p.m. Territorial Days is open from 9 a.m. to midnight today and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Amboy Territorial Park, 21400 N.E. 399th St., Amboy. Admission is free, with $5 for logging show and lawn-mower races, and $25 for fun run. www.tdays.org

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16-18; 1 to 4 p.m. July 19-20. The 18th century tall ship and early 19th century trading vessel will drop anchor in Stevenson for guided tours aboard the ships. Crews in period dress will answer questions and tell stories. There will also be a three-hour Battle Sail 2 p.m. July 18, with booming cannon and maneuvers.

"Unnecessary Farce," presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. Two inexperienced police officers set up an undercover sting to catch the embezzling mayor. But mixed-up rooms, a female accountant who can't stay dressed and a Scottish hit-man turn the sting into comedic run-around.

Camas Classic Car Show, 4 to 8:30 p.m. The 10th annual event features hundreds of classic, custom cars, hot rods and trucks along the streets of downtown Camas. There will be live music, food, Best in Show awards and People's Choice. Car registration begins at 1 p.m. Downtown Camas, Northeast Fourth Avenue and Birch Street, Camas

It's hard work being queen. As the 2015 Vancouver Rodeo queen, an ambassador of the 45th annual event, Felicia Harrison has already appeared at nine parades and six rodeos. That includes her appearance at the Portland Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade on June 6, where she won the individual award for best rodeo queen, a first for the Vancouver Rodeo.

Celebrate 10 years of rusty masterpieces, creative reuse and recycled wonders during the Recycled Arts Festival. The popular festival has commissioned a Tin Man sculpture, made of recycled materials, for its anniversary, and needs the public to help vote on his heart, designed by local artists. All the hearts will be given to the American Heart Association after the festival. Stroll through the sculpture garden, take in music on the main stage and discover a piece of artwork from the hundreds of artists. The festival runs 9 a.m. to 6 today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in Esther Short Park, 301 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. www.recycledartsfestival.com

Students at Union High School will be able to daydream by a miniature ocean, thanks to graduating senior April Fisher. For her independent study, she pitched the idea of creating and installing two 180-gallon saltwater aquariums in the school's environmental science and engineering building. One tank features a variety of colorful saltwater fish, and the other features living coral.

Sip in the sunny weather during this weekend's Summer Brewfest. With 25 Northwest breweries offering 50 different beers to try, it's a great place for adults to watch and cheer on the participants in the Freedom 5K today and Vancouver USA Marathon on Sunday. The brewfest is open noon to 10 tonight and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in Esther Short Park, 301 W. Eighth St., Vancouver. Admission and tasting is $25 to $35 for 21 and older, with free re-entry. www.energyevents.com/summerbrewfest

Diane Eskew is an artist, but instead of hanging her artwork on walls, the walls are often part of her work. Interior decorating is her art form. For 35 years, Eskew has been decorating and redecorating her Camas home as a passionate hobby.

Travel the state of Washington via its wine during the Craft Winefest of Vancouver. Winemakers from Clark County, Walla Walla, Western Washington and the Yakima Valley will represent the state's different wine regions. There will be 150 wines to try, along with 25 local beers and spirits.

I noticed that the closest-in, most convenient parking spaces at Clark College's Columbia Tech Center campus say they are for low-emission and fuel-efficient vehicles only. They don't have electric charging stations, so they don't benefit electric cars. Why are they limiting parking spaces like that? I pay taxes.

Jump into the community pool during Marshall Family Fun Day. From noon to 5 today, the community center celebrates 50 years with a day of free activities, from fitness demonstrations to pottery making. Public swims begin at 11 a.m., though space is limited. Visitors can get a swim wristband one hour prior to each swim. Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. 360-487-7100 or www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec

Author Rafael Gruszecki turned a 1952 Divco milk truck into a rolling chalkboard to introduce his book, "Mark From Earth," to local readers. The milk truck and Gruszecki will make an appearance May 26 through 29 at Cascade Middle School's book fair.

Learn about excavators or alpacas this weekend. Dozer Day encourages children to play in the dirt, as participants drive dozers, excavators and dump trucks with a professional operator, with proceeds benefiting children's charities. The activities run 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield. Admission is $10 to $13, $8 to $11 for seniors and ages 2 to 12, $6 for parking. http://vancouver.dozerday.org